Re: Brinks

[G. Morgan <no_em@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Injun Ear wrote:

>G. Morgan wrote:
>> Jim Rojas wrote:
>>
>>> I agree but being able to get away from the likes of Brinks...PRICELESS!
>>
>> True. ;~)
>>
>OK, Jim and G Morgan.  I'm being educated here.  Looks easier all the
>time.  So, if I go with a Vista 20P, all I need is the mainboard and the
>keypad??

Correct.

> I can use all the other Brinks stuff?  I have 2 motion
>detectors, 3 doors, 1 window, a smoke alarm and a fire detector in the
>attic.

Yes, it's all standard stuff compatible with any panel.

>  I'm sure they're not about to pull out all the wiring and the
>magnetic switches, but what about the motion detectors and the smoke alarm?

Nope.  It's cheaper for them to leave everything behind then to plug holes in
walls and match paint.

>I wonder how much of that stuff Brinks will want back if I cancel
>them??????????

They never come back to get their stuff.  Save the board and keypad for awhile
just in case.

Here's a Vista20P w/ 6160 keypad for $139 (excellent deal)
<http://cgi.ebay.com/Ademco-Honeywell-VISTA-20P-w-6160-Custom-Alpha-Keypad_W0QQitemZ170297366372QQcmdZViewItemQQptZHome_Security?hash=item170297366372&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50>

(Item #  170297366372 if the URL breaks)

Note:  You'll need the 6160 keypad for programming (rather than the cheaper
6139).
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